International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management

N. Sheelavathi ¹, N. Ganapathy ², P. Padmavathi ²

Affiliations
1 Community Health Nursing Specialty, PGP College of Nursing and Research, Namakkal District–637 207, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District-637 303, IN

Abstract

The eye is the window of the human body through which it feels its way and enjoys the beauty of the world, but as age rises elderly people develop visual problems by showing the symptoms like blurred vision, visual defect, fore sight and short sight, etc, which blocks the beauty of eye sight.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of Bates therapy on visual problems among elderly residents.

Design: Pre-experimental design where one group pre and post test.

Setting: K.K Illam home for aged, Erode.

Participants: Elderly residents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

Selection Criteria: The inclusion criteria of the elderly residents Who can read three lines on snenell's chart without spectacles at a distance of 6 meters with both eyes, see superiorly 30°, laterally 50°, inferiorly 50° and medially 40° with both eyes and their Pupillary size to light 2mm for both eyes.

Methods: 38 elderly residents were selected by using consecutive sampling technique. Pre and post test assessment done by using visual acuity assessment scale and visual functioning scale to assess the visual problems.

Results: The study findings showed that 7(47%) were in the age group 60-65 and 66-70 years respectively. However 67% them were females, 60% of them had diabetes Mellitus, all (100%) had less than 20 years of visual problems, 60% of them using spectacles below 10 years and 67 % of them had twice in a year eye check up. Paired 't' test value was 12.24 in visual acuity and 11.23 in visual functioning when compared to the level of significant (p<0.05) it was high. It seems that Bates therapy on visual problems among elderly people was effective. There is no significant association between post test scores on visual problems among elderly people and their demographic variables (age, gender, associated disease conditions, duration of visual problems and duration of using spectacles).

Conclusion: Eye exercise is given to any kind of eye problems to improve vision. Therefore Bates therapy was very beneficial for elderly people to regain their eyesight back.

Clinical Practice: To prove Bates therapy, they need supportive research to be warranted. As a part of nursing care service, Bates therapy can be implemented to the clients in the hospital and community settings.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Bates Therapy, Elderly People, Visual Problems.

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J. Bharathi ¹, K. Menaka ², P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO - 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of rheumatological problem and is most frequent joint disease with high prevalence in India among geriatric clients. This is the most common cause of loco motor disability in the elderly population.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure on osteoarthritis among geriatric clients.

Design: Two group pretest and post test true experimental design was adopted for the study.

Setting: Selected old age homes in Tamilnadu.

Participants: 30 Geriatric clients with Osteoarthritis fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by cluster random sampling.

Methods: A pretest was conducted by using WOMAC scale and EQ-5D, QOL assessment scale. Immediately after pre-test selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure was given for 8 weeks and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: In post mean score of the experimental group I mean score was 55.40(SD=12.60) and the group II mean score was 65.40(SD=10.53). This showed that the selected nursing strategies was effective than acupressure in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding Osteoarthritis and the quality of life of geriatric clients.

Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating geriatric clients on effective management of Osteoarthritis.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Selected Nursing Strategies, Acupressure, Osteoarthritis, Geriatric Clients.

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P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District -637 303, IN

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is a leading cause for short-term school absence in adolescent school girls. In many girls it has also decrease their quality of life. In India 67.2% adolescent girls suffer from dysmenorrhea and 60% of them have disrupted daily routines. Statement of the problem: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure on menstrual pain among adolescent girls with dysmenorrheal. Methods: The research design adopted was True experimental design. The study conducted at SDA School, Erode. The study was conducted on 30 adolescent girls (15 in control group and 15 in experimental group). Experimental group received acupressure. The levels of menstrual pain were assessed in both groups. Results: The study concluded that in control group majority (70%) of them had severe pain and 30% of them had moderate pain whereas in experimental group most (93%) of them had mild pain and 7% of them had moderate pain. The overall mean percentage was 68% in control group whereas in experimental group 30% with 't' value 4.26 in control group whereas in experimental group 18.47, significant at P < 0.05).

Keywords

Effectiveness, Acupressure, Adolescent Girls, Menstrual Pain Perception.

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P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District – 637 303, IN

Abstract

Background: Child birth is one of the greatest events in every woman's life. Though it is the happiest moment, the process of child birth is physically painful. Caesarean section is one of the common methods of delivery with incidence of 32.6% documented from South India. Post operative pain and insomnia are the major concerns for the mothers. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology on pain among post caesarean mothers. Design: Quasi experimental Non equivalent pre test and post test design was adopted for the study. Setting: VK hospital and TPN hospital, Erode. Participants: 30 post caesarean mothers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using Visual Analogue scale. Immediately after pre test foot reflexology was given one time a day for 5 days and 6th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In control group, the mean score of the sample was 5.9 (SD= 0.67)) and the experimental group mean score was 4.1 (SD = 0.24) with Paired't'value of 6.42 and Unpaired't' value 3.43. This showed that the foot reflexology was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding pain perception. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating post caesarian mothers on effective management of pain perception. Foot reflexology is a non pharmacological, cost effective and simple intervention without any adverse effects. The results proved that the foot reflexology was effective in reducing the post operative pain among post caesarean mothers.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Reflexology, Pain Perception, Post Caesarean Mothers.

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P. Padmavathi ¹, I. Jemila ¹, J. Devi ¹, M. Maragatham ¹, S. Suganya ¹, Vijaya Prakash ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO–1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District-637 303, IN

Abstract

In India is one of the largest producers of alcohol in the world and there has been a steady increase in its production over the last 15 years, according to new statistics. The problem of excessive alcohol consumption is a major cause of public health concern in most countries of the world today .Heavy consumption, which involves for more than dependence, can cause undoubted misery to individual, who is usually affected by other physical, psychological, and social disabilities as well.

Objectives: co-relate co -dependency and depressive symptoms among wives of alcoholics

Design: descriptive research design.

Setting: VK hospital and Nallandha de addiction centre, Erode

Participants: 30 wives of alcoholics with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.

Methods: Codependency scale and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES - D) are used to collect the data from wives of alcoholics.

Results: From the findings of the study it can be concluded that the most of them were in the age group of 41 -50 years, Hindus, joint family, belongs to Conjugal marriage, living with husband for above 10 years, had 3 children's, had secondary education, house wife, family income belongs to 10,000 - 15,000, consuming alcohol for above 6 years and had history of parents. Most (90%) of them were high co dependency and Most (94%) of them were mild depression. The Co - dependency mean score was (56.8 ± 7.31), which is 81% and Depressive symptoms mean score was (37.8 ± 8.01), which is 47%. Co-relation between co - dependency and depressive symptoms scores was (0.9) highly positive relationship between these variables. No significant association between the co - dependency and depressive symptoms scores of wives of alcoholics when compared to demographic variables. Conclusion: The aim of the study was to assess the co - dependency and depressive symptoms among wives of alcoholics. It was found that there is a positive co - relation between co - dependency and depression.

Keywords

Co-Dependency, Depression, Wives of Alcoholics.

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P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District – 637 303, IN

Abstract

Background: Every pregnant woman experiences stress of some sort, whether it is financial fears or just how to assemble the crib correctly. These sorts of stress are common during pregnancy. But some women suffer extreme stress during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an experience full of growth changes, enrichment and challenges. It is a time of fear and expectation about becoming mother. Around 80% women experience these symptoms.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation on stress among antenatal mothers.

Design: Pre experimental one group pre and posttest design was adopted for the study. Setting: VK hospital and TPN hospital, Erode. Participants: 30 antenatal mothers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling.

Methods: A pretest was conducted by using Perceived Stress Scale. Immediately after pretest. Benson's relaxation was given one time (15 = 20 minutes) a day for 30 days and 31stday post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: In pretest, the mean score of the sample was 22.3 (SD= 1.34)) and the posttest mean score was 12.2 (SD = 0.72) with paired 't' value of 10.32. This showed that the Benson's relaxation was effective on reducing the stress among antenatal mothers. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.

Conclusion: It seems that teaching pregnant women on relaxation could be effective in mother and her children. Therefore, attention should be paid to different methods for reducing stress in this group of mothers. Benson's relaxation is a non-pharmacological, cost effective and simple intervention without any adverse effects. The results proved that the Benson's relaxation was effective in reducing the stress among antenatal mothers.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Benson’s Relaxation, Stress, Antenatal Mothers.

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P. Padmavathi ¹, Raja Sankar ², N. Kokilavani ³, K. Dhanapal ⁴, B. Ashok ³

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1, Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi Collège of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
4 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN

Abstract

Adequate symptoms assessment is essential in premenstrual syndrome prevention. Assessment scales were designed to support practitioners in identifying adolescents at premenstrual syndrome risk. The Premenstrual syndrome scale is one of the most extensively studied symptoms assessment instruments, although the majority of studies focused on validity rather than reliability.

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M. Geetha ¹, P. Padmavathi ², K. Menaka ³

Affiliations
1 Vivekanadha Nursing College for Women, Veerachipalayam, Salem District–637303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Namakkal Dist–637303, IN
3 Padmashree College of Nursing, Kancheepuram, IN

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women in world. Unfortunately, even after adequate treatment, some patients experience severe pain either due to disease progression or due to treatment related side effects. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the impact of five interventions on the quality of life (QOL) and the role of FACT-B Questionnaire in this way to health care professionals achieve a deeper understanding of QOL. Methods: The data for the research were collected by FACT-B scale one week and four months after breast cancer treatment with chemotherapy. In this Pilot study of 20 breast cancer patients took part in the intervention of Aerobic, Acupressue, Guided Imagery, Amla supplementation and Spiritual counselling.QOL was assessed using FACT-B Scale. Results: The results show that the patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy benefitted from the practised interventions during and after the treatment. In prior to enforce the QOL model, the breast cancer patients had poor quality of life. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated by post test scores. The mean score had improved from 48.05-99.07 with paired tvalve of 19.59 (P<0.05) after implementation of multi intervention package. The finding shows that there was a highly significant association found between pre and post scores. The Chi-Square test result shows that there is no significant association between patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy with demographic variables. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of multi intervention package with large samples and to identify their underlying mechanism.

Keywords

Multi Interventional Package, Quality of Life, Breast Cancer Patients, Chemotherapy Drugs.

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